Overview of Jonesboro

Jonesboro apartments for rent can be found across this small town, which encompasses roughly 2.59 square miles of land. Jonesboro is a family-friendly town, sitting roughly 17 miles south of Atlanta and is home to an estimated 4,700 people. In recent years the population has climbed as housing units here continue to grow, City-Data information revealed. Jonesboro's history goes back to the days of Georgia's early settlements, and it was originally known by the name of Leaksville as early as 1823. After settlement to the Clayton County area in 1821, the Treaty of Indian Springs involved a large portion of Creek Indians' domain being transferred to the state of Georgia.

Living in Jonesboro

Literary fans may have an extra reason to explore Jonesboro apartments for rent. The city of Jonesboro website revealed that Jonesboro received international attention in 1936 when resident Margaret Mitchell's famous novel, "Gone With the Wind," was published. While Mitchell imagined up the characters and homes in her novel, there were a number of scenes that were set in Clayton County, and people can find a wide range of prototypes in Jonesboro that inspired Mitchell's literary work. An area attraction worth a visit for any "Gone with the Wind" fan is the Road To Tara Museum, located inside the Jonesboro Depot Welcome Center and known as the largest permanent "Gone With The Wind" exhibit currently in existence. The city of Jonesboro is in charge of operating two parks, Battleground and Massengale parks. Both are popular area attractions for visitors and residents in Jonesboro apartments. Both parks have pavilions that are available for rent by the public for a number of local events.

Jonesboro Apartments and Cost of Living

Jonesville amenities are widely available to residents of apartments in Jonesboro and affordable, according to AreaVibes. On average, the cost of living in Jonesboro is a substantial 8.3 percent less than national numbers. While you'll save big on groceries and other local activities, you may have to stick to a budget when you're looking for Jonesboro apartments for rent. AreaVibes reports that median rental rates are 10.7 percent greater than the national average.

Apartments in Jonesboro Work and Study

The U.S. Census revealed that the industry that employs the largest share of the Jonesboro population is retail trade at 19.4 percent, followed by the professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services industry at 16 percent. As the city is the county seat of Clayton County, apartments for rent in Jonesboro are attractive options for local business professionals. Kingdom University, which offers a range of majors, is located in Jonesboro, and students additionally have a wealth of educational opportunities just outside the city borders.

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